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Spinning wheel; horizontal, spindle. Rectangular table rests on three splayed legs. Slanted wheel post fits through table. Drive wheel has ten spokes, with a handle on one, and a flat rim constructed in 2 sections. The wooden drive wheel axle fits…

4 grooves on top, 2 grooves on spindle, uprights are threaded and swivel at top for height adjustment

Accelerating head: 4 groove pulley on top, 2 groove pulley on bottom

"So-called typical New England flax wheel, older looking than most"

For use on a great wheel. Throat appears to be turned, while the rest appears to be hand carved. One piece construction except for the metal spindle.

Distinctive features: new "ankle" on front leg, much worn treadle

Distaff replaced by bobbin rack with additional bobbin racks mounted on the top of the wheel

Possibly used prior to the Civil War by enslaved people on a southern plantation to spin cordage. Note the crude flyer wedged in place by horseshoe nails. The machine works on the "bobbin lead" principle, the flyer and spindle having no direct…

Turned wheel post, spokes, front post, tension handle, legs. Has a wheel boy attached with string. Horn collar on the head post.